One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but when another member of his group fell ill, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the chief and his people took him in. Moved by their kindness, Greg promised to return and build a school for the children. This is the remarkable story of how, against all the odds, Greg built not only one but more than sixty s...
Releasedatum: 2010-01-07 75,00 kr
Välkommen till underjorden! Människan har alltid fascinerats av världen under våra fötter. Vi har grävt oss ner i djupet för att hitta gnistrande skatter, för att begrava våra döda, men också för att söka skydd. Det underjordiska är en mystisk värld fylld av smugglartunnlar, flyktvägar, glömda gruvor, och magiska grottor. I den här boken kommer vi att utforska många djupa hemligheter och besöka märkliga ställen som det kanske aldrig var meningen att någon levande någonsin...
Releasedatum: 2020-07-01 35,00 kr
This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazingly inspirational global icon! Meet the marvellous Michelle Obama: A+ student, passionate piano player, and a girl who's not afraid to dream big. Determined to make the world a better place, the grown up Michelle gets to work in helping the community in whatever way she can. But then she meets and falls in love with Barack Obama, who is equally passionate about changing the world and he t...
Releasedatum: 2019-10-17 35,00 kr
Enlighten yourself with this fun guide to the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-seeing secret society. This irreverent, illustrated guide takes a look with an all-seeing, skeptical eye at the history and mystery of the cultural phenomenon that's got middle-school kids flashing finger triangles and scrutinizing dollar bills for signs of the Illuminati. It's the first pop culture companion to the shadowy group behind everything from the French Revolution to Jay-Z's fabulous rise. How did an eighteent...
Releasedatum: 2018-12-04 59,00 kr
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend? Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young readers learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Read about all of the rational and fancif...
Releasedatum: 2022-08-16 59,00 kr
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for furt...
Releasedatum: 2021-03-16 59,00 kr
Preschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them. This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to...
Releasedatum: 2020-03-24 75,00 kr
Calling all adventurers! Are you ready to explore America’s 60 amazing national parks? From Acadia’s seaside cliffs and coves to Zion’s enchanting red valleys, take a journey through the United States’ most spectacular and exciting landscapes with America’s National Parks from Lonely Planet Kids. With awesome facts, photos and illustrations on every page, you’ll discover erupting geysers, exploding volcanoes, howling wolves, soaring eagles, mountains, glaciers, rainforests and more t...
Releasedatum: 2019-03-01 129,00 kr
Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world! A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng. Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town? This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, th...
Releasedatum: 2018-09-18 59,00 kr
In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged approximately 3-6 what it is like to start school and how the reader might feel about it. Discussion boxes offer an adult opportunities to discuss the issues directly with their child audience. Charmingly clear illustrations give readers immediate access to complex situations and feelings and provide further stimulus for discussion. Notes for teachers and parents, plus suggested further resources, help adults...
Releasedatum: 2017-03-23 Genre:Barn 35,00 kr
This book English-Kikongo aims to help you to familiarize yourself with everyday objects in Kikongo : for a pratical approach .. also learn spelling words in these languages. … Also to preserve those languages which are a cultural heritage. Kikongo language is spoken in Congo-Kinshasa, Congo-Brazzaville and Angola… In the same collection : Family, school and classroom, house and kitchen, animals, fruits and vegetables, bedroom and clothes… …….Also an application MUKAZALI on...
Releasedatum: 2015-10-08 35,00 kr
Ce livre Lingala-Français pour enfants a pour objectif d'aider les enfants à se familiariser avec les objets, mots du quotidien et à l'orthographe en Lingala tout en s'amusant : près d'une vingtaine de jeux sont compilés. Buku oyo Lingala-Lifalansa pona bana ezali na ntina po na kosalisa bana mpo bamesana na biloko ya moko na mokolo mpe ekomeli na Lingala na ntango bazali kosakana : masano mpene na tuku mibale ezali awa.
Releasedatum: 2015-06-30 55,00 kr
Aquí encontrarán todo sobre mí; eso que tuve ganas de escribir para ustedes porque sé que tenemos una conexión especial. Es mi mejor intento por abrir mi corazón y mostrarme un poco más. Muchos me recordarán sólo por interpretar a Violetta y siempre será un honor, pero soy Martina y me encantaría que me conozcan como soy
Releasedatum: 2014-12-16 45,00 kr
Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple and Michaela begins to take dance lessons. But life in the States isn't without difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can fin...
Releasedatum: 2014-12-30 65,00 kr
Aquí encontrarán todo sobre mí; eso que tuve ganas de escribir para ustedes porque sé que tenemos una conexión especial. Es mi mejor intento por abrir mi corazón y mostrarme un poco más. Muchos me recordarán sólo por interpretar a Violetta y siempre será un honor, pero soy Martina y me encantaría que me conozcan como soy,
Releasedatum: 2014-05-12 45,00 kr
Children are often taught that government protects our life, liberty, and property, but could it be true that some laws actually allow people to hurt us and take our things? Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle as they learn about property, pirates, and plunder. With the help of their neighbor Fred, the twins will need to figure out what they can do to stop the bad guys in government!
Releasedatum: 2014-04-23 59,00 kr
Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Rancid rat hairs, the cat pirates are coming to town! They're planning on stealing New Mouse City's Statue of Liberty and taking it back to Cat Island. They think it's completely made of gold! My friends and I are determined to protect our city's precious symbol. But can we stop these fearsome felines?
Releasedatum: 2013-09-24 35,00 kr
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Halloween and Egypt and mummies . . . oh, my! I admit it, I am a 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur! But this Halloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my very favorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soak up some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I did...
Releasedatum: 2006-08-01 35,00 kr
From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela's life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela. This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule--a regime he ultimately helped overthrow. Denenberg explores the history of South Africa and its often violent struggle for civil rights, while tracing Mandela'...
Releasedatum: 2014-01-28 35,00 kr
The phenomenal bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob , featuring best friends James and street cat Bob, now available as a special edition for children aged 11 and above. 'We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them. Then I met Bob.' James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the...
Releasedatum: 2013-02-14 45,00 kr